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adjoins neighbouring gardens. Even the
best-kept slaughter houses create bad
smells and other unavoidable nuisances,
and it is therefore advisable to place them
in localities where they are distant from
dwelling houses. We know from experience
that complaints constantly arise
with reference to nuisances connected
with well conducted slaughter houses.
We are also convinced that property in
the neighbourhood of the proposed site
would be greatly deteriorated if this site
were adopted. Under those circumstances
we oannot recommend the Urban
District Council to accede to the grant of
a license in this locality.
BAKEHOUSES.
All have been periodically inspected during
the year. In some cases white-washing was required,
otherwise they were found in a satisfactory
condition.
THE ISLAND AND LAND ABUTTING
ON THE RIVER.
The increase of the number of house-boats
and of the camps, some of the latter consisting of
erections partly of wood and partly of galvanized
iron, presents a feature of some gravity; the
primitive sanitary, or rather unsanitary arrangements
calling for active supervision on the part of
the Council.
WATER SUPPLY.
The water of 9 wells was analysed and 4 were
found unfit for domestic use. Notices for a proper
supply were served and complied with.
After the severe frost had lasted several
weeks, many houses in the district were without